2015 GMC Terrain Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 40%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 GMC Terrain, 40% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had just purchased a week ago. 71,000 miles on it. Was driving to memphis tn at night in a rainstorm. The wipers were set to high and all of a sudden stopped working. I narrowly a avoided a crash and made it to the next exit. I have read several other complaints and see that canada issued a recall for this!! Please do something before someone gets killed!!”
NHTSA complaint #11267889, filed 2019-10, 72,000 miles“The front windshield wipers suddenly stopped working while in use (medium speed setting) during a rain storm. I was driving on the freeway with my children inside the vehicle and had to pull over due to loss of visibility. Restarting the vehicle did not fix the issue. The wiper motor appears to have completely failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11340764, filed 2020-07, 58,000 miles“I was driving down the interstate at night during a thunderstorm with extremly low visibility when, without notice, my windshield wipers abruptly stopped working. There were no prior warnings. I had to inch my way to safety to avoid being hit. The wipers will not come on, but a humming sound is detectable. The repair shop speculates that the problem is with the motor.”
NHTSA complaint #11230949, filed 2019-07, 73,775 miles“A bushing broke on the wiper transmission when I needed it the most since it was going to be rainy for a few days. I have seen the 2013 terrains for the same issue. Apparently GM did not get it right since it happened on my 2015. Should you need more specific details with my experience at the dealer as well as GM directly, please let me know.”
NHTSA complaint #11090757, filed 2018-04, 59,000 miles“While driving thru a round about going approximately 20 MPH in traffic my wiper suddenly stop without notice. This was in a heavy rain and my visibility went to zero. I managed to slow and pull the vehicle over after navigating the roundabout. My wiper linkage was corroded the motor was functional after inspection”
NHTSA complaint #11240295, filed 2019-07, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V165000Mar 17, 2022General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may…Covers: GMC Terrain 2014–2015, Chevrolet Equinox 2014–2015
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 49 | 32% |
| 2015 | 120 | 40% |
| 2014 | 89 | 30% |
| 2013 | 54 | 15% |
| 2012 | 81 | 22% |
| 2011 | 35 | 9% |
| 2010 | 54 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Terrain
81 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Terrain
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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